Marines on DADT
Information on this circulated on the gaydar yesterday. Thanks to LezGetReal for the video.
Networking as a lesbian
Does anyone else use LinkedIn.com? I joined a few years ago, but have found it newly compelling reading because of the livefeed of tweets and status updates. I'm not aware of any of my friends who have found a job this way, but it is lovely to have all of your information in one place. […]
Dreams of Hope to perform at August Wilson Center
If you are seeking something interesting to do on Sunday … Dreams of Hope's Performance Troupe presents:Bully Me – Season PreviewSunday, Jan 30th, 20114:00PMAugust Wilson Center for African American Culture, 980 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh FreeDreams of Hope's Performance Troupe will open its 2010-2011 seasonwith a preview of 'Bully Me', an original show consisting of spokenword, movement, […]
GLCC to offer free legal seminars
A few upcoming events and activities that might interest you … The GLCC has a series of legal seminars that cover topics you very much should understand Legal Series ScheduleEstate Planning for Non-Traditional Families 2/26 1:30 pm Nursing Home Costs—How Much, Who Pays, With What Money 3/26 1:30 pm Guardian Versus POA 4/26 7:30 pm […]
My first artist’s date
I'm reading a book titled “The Artist's Way” which boils down to a cognitive behavioral approach to unleashing inner creativity. So far I've written 750 words a day known as “morning pages”, made a list of heroes and monsters who either fueled or stifled my creativity and turned creatively negative thoughts into factual statements. And […]
City Paper on quest for domestic partner benefits for Allegheny County employees
The Pittsburgh City Paper explores the frustration of the County Human Relations Commission with the slow pace of the Onorato Administration around domestic partner benefits. Is anyone really surprised? After 7 years, really? It won't happen until the next Administration. Onorato doesn't want to use the political capital on this issue when he's potentially gearing up […]
Stepping Up
I have a new goal. I am in a building several times a week that requires me to go up 9 levels. Today, I began my quest to conquer the stairs in the building. I started with 2 flights up and then all 8 flights down. I did that twice, plus the stairs in the […]
Lesbian Correspondents Receive Nomination for Lesbian of the Year
I am honored to be nominated for the second year running for “Lesbian of the Year” award by the Keystone Alliance/Gaylife Newsletter readers. I count myself fortunate to be among esteemed company. 6. Lesbian of the Year 2011 Crystal/Harry Feltersnatch: C.J aka Blu: Kimmi Rech: Shannon Matty: Duckie: Susan Levine: Elena Deluca: Lyndsey Sickler : Weezie of Weezie's Pub & Club: […]
Trib Letter to the Editor Prognosticates Intro of Pro-Gay PA Legislation
John DeBartola from the Keystone Alliance/Gaylife Newsletter wrote to the Trib earlier this month. He forecasts introduction of 4 pieces of pro-LGBTQ legislation: marriage, civil unions, hate crimed and non-discrimination legislation. Both [Senator] Leach and [Rep.] Cohen have agreed to submit their respective bills for marriage equality and civil unions on Feb 7. Rep. Dan […]
Things I liked about church today
Today, Ledcat and I went to our second ever service at the Allegheny Unitarian-Universalist Church on the Northside. We've been pondering it for over a year. Recent stuff going on pushed me to finally sit down and chat with Reverend Dave about things. So this morning we bundled up and drove down to the Church. It […]